Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · Ball State University · Muncie, IN

CIP 52.01

$46,550Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,141Median earnings 4 years after
$61,775Median earnings 5 years after
$24,025Median federal debt
164Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Ball State University earn a median of $46,550 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $24,025, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
$73,170—
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
$71,100$19,500
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$54,860$15,488
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$52,467$19,727
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend
$48,238$19,949
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany
$47,862$18,400
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$46,950$20,003
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo
$43,858$20,750
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
$43,458$22,265
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$39,957$21,500
Holy Cross College
Notre Dame
$33,043$20,237

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Ball State University make?

The median salary is $46,550 one year after graduation and $61,775 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,025.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.